I made a pilgrimage to the Door County Maritime Museum annual boat show this past weekend. The main attraction for me was to see a running Kahlenberg. This engine is an annual visitor to the show and draws a good crowd when it is started. Keith is the owner and was very generous with his time giving me a huge amount of perspective and advice. I’m frequently asked what I will do with my engine when it is in running (I hope) order. The answer is now clear. It’s going in a trailer to be shared with others.
It takes at least 15 minutes to start a cold Kahlenberg. After all the prerequisite tasks are complete, the torches are fired up for the pre-heating process.
Then with a quick shot of air the engine starts but sometimes not too smoothly.
It quickly settles down and runs well once warmed up near operating temperature.
Internal combustion porn.